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place kick

–noun Football.
a kick in which the ball is held nearly upright on the ground either by means of a tee or by a teammate, as in a kickoff, an attempt at a field goal, etc. Compare drop kick, punt 1 (def. 1).

Origin:
1855–60
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place-kick

[pleys-kik]
Football.
–verb (used with object)
1. to make (a field goal or point after touchdown) by a place kick.
2. to kick (the ball) as held for a place kick.
–verb (used without object)
3. to make a place kick.
Also, placekick.


Origin:
1855–60; v. use of place kick
American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
place kick  
n.   Football
A kick, as for a kickoff or field goal, for which the ball is held or propped up in a fixed position on the ground.
place'kick' (plās'kĭk') v., place'kick'er n.
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place kick

noun
(sports) a kick in which the ball is placed on the ground before kicking 

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